History of the Artifact

Now available to you, the original uniform buttons that were once sown onto the World War 1 uniform of a regular soldier of the German Imperial Army (Deutsches Heer). 

These rimmed buttons depicted the Imperial Prussian Crown - the model was based upon the Crown of the Holy Roman Empire and was kept in the Hohenzollern museum at Schloss Monbijou in Berlin, until it disappeared during World War II. It has never re-surfaced. 

The infamous gray uniforms of the German soldiers worn across the muddy trenches of Europe in the Great War were known as the "Feldrock". These were made of a material called Tuch, which was a heavy wool in "Feldgrau" (green-grey) colour. The original combat uniforms included 8 buttons fastened to the front and 1 for each left and right pocket. In early war uniforms, the sleeves were also cuffed with 3 buttons on each sleeve. 

How do I know these are original German WW1 Uniform Buttons?

We guarantee the Authenticity of items sold through a three layer system of protection: 

1. We  exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  
2. Next, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. 
3. Finally, we add an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.

What will my artifact look like?

Your button will look very similar to the one shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces. The display case included is openable so that you may easily handle and closely observe the artifact. If for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back! 

Your order will include:

• One authentic button from the uniform of a German Soldier during WW1
• Elegant protective case for preservation and display of your artifact 
• Certificate of Authenticity